Field assistant needed immediately for an ongoing study of the ecology of small mammals as potential vectors of plague in black-tailed prairie dog colonies in northern Colorado. Position will primarily involve live-trapping small mammals, but also collecting tissue and blood samples from mice, and swabbing burrows for fleas. Other duties may include observing and quantifying behavior in the field, measuring vegetation and habitat characteristics on study areas, and laboratory work to identify fleas.
Prior experience with small mammal live-trapping is required; experience with blood and tissue sampling is highly desirable. Must be in good physical condition, good-natured, even under difficult field conditions, and have a valid driver's license. Dates: mid-May to mid-August 2009 (~15 weeks) Salary: $10/h, plus dorm-style housing at the SGS-LTER field station northeast of Fort Collins, Colorado To apply, please send, BY EMAIL, a letter describing your background and relevant experience; a copy of your resume or CV; and the names and contact information of 2 professional references. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, with a closing date of 1 May 2009. For more information, contact Paul Stapp ([email protected]; 714 278 2849) ************************************************** Dr Paul Stapp Department of Biological Science California State University 800 N. State College Blvd. McCarthy Hall 282 Fullerton, CA 92831 Telephone: 714 278 2849 Fax (Dept): 714 278 3426 Email: [email protected] Webpage: http://faculty.fullerton.edu/pstapp/ ************************************************* ________________________________ Attention: Cal State Fullerton's area code is changing soon! Beginning Saturday, May 30, 2009, all Fullerton campus phone numbers will have the area code 657.
